Planning and Design Manager

Purpose Assists Executive Director with the direction and coordination of various programs for Metro Parks, including planning design and land acquisition.

Serves as liaison with other agencies; assists Executive Director with preparation and development of various information for Board of Commissioners; develops and updates master plans and coordinates with other strategic and long range plans developed by other public agencies.

Acts as project manager for a variety of initiatives assigned by the Executive Director; assists with the development of the capital improvement budget, land acquisition budget and maintains land acquisition records and databases.

Managers the Planning and Design department.

Example of Duties Assists Executive Director with the development and implementation of the strategic plan, planning initiatives and the coordination of the land acquisition program for Metro Parks including the land acquisition/evaluation process, appraisals, title work, surveys and environmental site assessments.

Works under the general direction of the Executive Director to develop plans and make recommendations regarding capital improvement projects, planning and design of park resources and purchase of land.

Maintains and updates Land Acquisition strategy.

Develops and produces maps and graphics for land acquisition.

Negotiates with landowners and executes purchase of land necessary to implement plans and Metro Parks' goals and objectives Prepares grant applications for land acquisition, planning and development related projects.

Tracks grant funded projects and completes grant related reports.

Serves as liaison with other agencies; assists Executive Director with preparation and development of various information, including board meeting packages, special reports, etc.

for Board of Park Commissioners.

Attends Board of Park Commissioner meetings.

Promotes Metro Parks through public contact.

Coordinates Metro Parks' involvement in local zoning and development plan issues.

Coordinates Metro Parks' input into other community-wide planning efforts such as the MORPC Central Ohio Greenways and community comprehensive planning initiatives.

Serves as a liaison with local landowners, real estate agents and brokers, attorneys, title agents, zoning officials, other public agencies and professional organizations, utility companies, community/citizen groups, etc.

Coordinates with other park staffs, outside contractors and volunteers on master plan development and strategic planning.

Assists with the development of Metro Parks' goals and objectives, land acquisition strategies and other long-range initiatives.

Acts as project manager on a variety of initiatives assigned by the Executive Director.

Performs research, collects data, analyzes projects, and makes recommendations for implementation, including development and/or modification of policies and procedures.

Maintains files, prepares reports and resolutions as required; develops and maintains records.

Performs special projects and related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications Education/Experience: Education/Experience: Baccalaureate degree in natural resource management, landscape architecture, planning or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge of applicable sections of Ohio Revised Code and real estate and contract law.

Attendance: Being present at work is an essential function of the position.

Team-Oriented: Works on a team.

Outstanding customer service, communications and interpersonal skills.

Language Skills: Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with visitors and members of the public, other management staff, employees throughout the park district, contractors, zoning officials, planning and design professionals, community/citizens groups, and officials from various public agencies; ability to explain technical information in everyday language which non-technical people can understand.

Ability to make presentations.

Communication occurs daily.

Computer/Software Skills: Demonstrated experience using computers, web-based programs, e-mail, social media venues, and Microsoft Office products.

Skill with Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) systems and Geographic Information Systems Mathematical Skills: Ability to deal with non-verbal symbols in formulas, equations or graphs; ability to prepare meaningful, concise, and accurate reports; ability to calculate fractions, decimals, percentages; ability to recognize errors and make corrections.

Advanced mathematics.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and develop appropriate recommendations to resolve identified problems; ability to proofread technical materials, recognize errors and make corrections; ability to gather, collate and classify information about data, people, and things.

Ability to design and produce concise and accurate reports that provide management with meaningful data for decision-making.

Ability to understand broad organizational objectives and provide sophisticated supporting financial data.

Licenses, Registrations: Possession of a valid Ohio driver license, insurable by the Metro Park's insurance carrier, and ability to conform to the driving standards policy as approved by the Board of Park Commissioners.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods of time, stand, walk, talk and hear.

The employee is required to use hands and fingers to survey, prepare drawings, sketches, and models and use instruments utilized in such preparation.

Employee is required to use computer, calculator, prepare reports, file paperwork, etc.

Work Environment: While performing the regular duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office environment.

The employee is frequently required to travel to parks throughout the District.

Any Additional Information: Ability to establish effective working relationships with coworkers, other professionals, and the general public.

Make situation better.

Other Information The above Description represents the essential and most significant duties of this position.

It is not intended to exclude other work duties, assignments and responsibilities not mentioned herein.

Supervision Received: Executive Director Given: Chief Landscape Architect, Landscape Architect, Planner, GIS Specialist and interns FLSA Status Given the nature of this classification's duties/responsibilities, it has been designated as Exempt under the governing Fair Labor Standards Act and, therefore, is not entitled to formal overtime compensation and/or formal compensatory time.

Internal policies regarding compensatory time may apply.

Core Values Attendance: Is at work as scheduled; reports to work on time; follows proper procedures for requesting leave or calling off.

Policies & Procedures: Follows established policies and procedures; inquires of supervisor if unclear on policy/procedure, includes following safety policies, procedures and protocols.

Professionalism: Handles the responsibilities of the position in an effective manner; maintains integrity and appropriate behavior in dealing with conflicts and challenges with the public, co-workers, and managers; offers differing points of view in an acceptable manner.

Team Player: Supports other members of the organization in accomplishing their goals and projects; recognizes and credits others for their contribution in achieving goals.

Positive Attitude: Supports Metro Parks established priorities at all times; cultivates team environment; exhibits enthusiasm while carrying out responsibilities; looks for solutions to work conflicts and challenges.

Productivity: Thoroughly completes work in a timely manner; organizes and plans assignments well or follows supervisory instructions well with little explanation; follows-up as needed.

Quality: Demonstrates technical competence, meets job expectations; completes assignments with few errors.

Initiative: Does not wait to be told what to do; appropriately makes suggestions for improvements; does not hesitate when things do not go according to routine and quickly adjust to meet exceptions.

Interpersonal Communication: Interacts with others with tact and courtesy; communicates clearly and effectively; shares information with supervisor or coworkers to achieve goals; responsive to the public.